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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.54, 1,293.78 and 564.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.54, 1,293.78 and 564.52 is: 779.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.54 : 1,293.78 = 564.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.54/1,293.78 = 564.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.54x = 1,293.78 × 564.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.54x = 730,358.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,358.22/937.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.02

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